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Expect

ɪkˈspɛkt
Ekstremt Almindelig
300 - 400
300 - 400
Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000. Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.

αναμένω, περιμένω, υποθέτω, ενδέχεται

Betydninger af Expect på græsk

αναμένω

Eksempel:
I expect my package to arrive tomorrow.
Αναμένω το πακέτο μου να φτάσει αύριο.
She expects to get a promotion this year.
Αναμένει να πάρει προαγωγή φέτος.
Brug: informalSammenhæng: Used when anticipating something or someone to arrive or happen.
Bemærk: This is the most common usage. It implies a sense of waiting for something to come.

περιμένω

Eksempel:
We expect a lot from our students.
Περιμένουμε πολλά από τους μαθητές μας.
They expect their team to win the championship.
Περιμένουν ότι η ομάδα τους θα κερδίσει το πρωτάθλημα.
Brug: formal/informalSammenhæng: Used when referring to hopes or beliefs about future events or outcomes.
Bemærk: This term also conveys a sense of trust or belief in a certain outcome.

υποθέτω

Eksempel:
I expect that he will be late due to traffic.
Υποθέτω ότι θα αργήσει λόγω κίνησης.
Do you expect them to join us for dinner?
Υποθέτεις ότι θα μας ενωθούν για δείπνο;
Brug: informalSammenhæng: Used when making an assumption about something.
Bemærk: This usage often implies a degree of uncertainty and is based on reasoning or conjecture.

ενδέχεται

Eksempel:
I expect it might rain later today.
Ενδέχεται να βρέξει αργότερα σήμερα.
We expect that the meeting will be canceled.
Ενδέχεται η συνάντηση να ακυρωθεί.
Brug: formalSammenhæng: Used in a more speculative sense about future possibilities.
Bemærk: This meaning is often used in a more formal context, particularly in discussions about forecasts or predictions.

Synonymer for Expect

anticipate

To anticipate means to expect or foresee something happening and prepare for it.
Eksempel: She anticipated a difficult conversation with her boss.
Bemærk: Anticipate often implies a sense of readiness or preparation for what is expected.

await

To await means to wait for something to happen or someone to arrive.
Eksempel: We await your response to proceed further.
Bemærk: Await is more formal and implies a passive state of waiting for something.

foresee

To foresee means to predict or see something coming before it actually happens.
Eksempel: The economist could foresee the impact of the new policy on the market.
Bemærk: Foresee often implies a sense of prediction based on knowledge or intuition.

predict

To predict means to say or estimate that something will happen in the future.
Eksempel: The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the weekend.
Bemærk: Predict is often used in the context of making an educated guess or forecast based on evidence or data.

hope

To hope means to desire or wish for something to happen.
Eksempel: I hope you can make it to the party tomorrow.
Bemærk: Hope is more about expressing a wish or desire rather than a firm expectation.

Expects udtryk og almindelige sætninger

Expect the unexpected

This phrase means to anticipate that something surprising or unforeseen may happen.
Eksempel: In life, it's always good to be prepared for the unexpected.
Bemærk: This phrase emphasizes being prepared for unforeseen events beyond regular expectations.

Expect the worst

To anticipate or prepare for the worst possible outcome in a situation.
Eksempel: I always expect the worst so that I won't be disappointed.
Bemærk: This phrase implies preparing mentally for negative outcomes rather than having positive expectations.

Expect the best

To have positive expectations and anticipate good outcomes.
Eksempel: I always expect the best from my students, and they usually rise to the occasion.
Bemærk: This phrase emphasizes having a positive outlook and anticipating favorable results.

Expect the moon

To have unrealistic or excessively high expectations.
Eksempel: She always expects the moon from her employees, but they struggle to meet her high standards.
Bemærk: This phrase implies expecting something that is beyond reasonable or achievable.

Expect a baby

To be pregnant and anticipating the birth of a child.
Eksempel: They are expecting a baby in the spring.
Bemærk: This phrase specifically refers to the anticipation of a new addition to the family through pregnancy.

Expect the worst and hope for the best

To prepare for negative outcomes while still maintaining optimism for positive results.
Eksempel: Although the project is facing challenges, we are expecting the worst and hoping for the best.
Bemærk: This phrase combines preparing for negative scenarios with maintaining a hopeful attitude towards positive outcomes.

As one would expect

Indicates that something happened as one might have predicted or expected.
Eksempel: As one would expect, the experienced chef prepared a delicious meal.
Bemærk: This phrase is used to denote a situation unfolding in a predictable or expected manner.

Expects dagligdags (slang) udtryk

Expect the Spanish Inquisition

This phrase humorously refers to expecting something unexpected or surprising, due to the unpredictability and severity associated with the Spanish Inquisition.
Eksempel: When I told her I had some news, she said don't tell her it's like expecting the Spanish Inquisition.
Bemærk: It adds humor and exaggeration to the concept of expecting the unexpected.

Expect a miracle

This phrase implies that the desired outcome is unlikely to happen without divine intervention or an unlikely stroke of luck.
Eksempel: I don't know how we'll finish this project on time. We might need to expect a miracle.
Bemærk: It suggests a sense of hope and reliance on extraordinary circumstances beyond normal expectations.

Don't count your chickens before they hatch

This phrase warns against assuming a positive result will occur before it actually has.
Eksempel: I know you're excited about your job interview, but don't count your chickens before they hatch.
Bemærk: It emphasizes the importance of not prematurely expecting or depending on something uncertain.

Expecting too much

This phrase suggests that someone's expectations are unrealistic or overly high in a given situation.
Eksempel: I think you're expecting too much from a beginner. You need to be patient.
Bemærk: It implies a critique of unrealistic expectations rather than a neutral sense of anticipation.

Expect the Spanish Armada

This phrase humorously refers to expecting something to happen that is extremely unlikely, based on a historical event known for its failure.
Eksempel: John never shows up on time, so expecting him to be early is like expecting the Spanish Armada.
Bemærk: It injects humor into the idea of expecting something highly improbable.

Expect the unexpected like a ninja

This phrase suggests being prepared for surprises or unforeseen events in a stealthy, agile manner, akin to a ninja's skills.
Eksempel: Dealing with toddlers is like expecting the unexpected like a ninja; you have to be quick on your feet.
Bemærk: It combines the idea of expecting the unexpected with the imagery of a ninja, emphasizing agility and resourcefulness.

Out of the blue

This phrase describes something happening unexpectedly or without warning.
Eksempel: I wasn't expecting her call, it came out of the blue.
Bemærk: It highlights the sudden and surprising nature of an event, differentiating it from a typical expectation.

Expect - Eksempler

I expect you to be on time.
Αναμένω να είσαι στην ώρα σου.
She expects to get a promotion soon.
Αναμένει να πάρει προαγωγή σύντομα.
We didn't expect the weather to be so bad.
Δεν περιμέναμε ο καιρός να είναι τόσο κακός.

Expects grammatik

Expect - Udsagnsord (Verb) / Verbum, grundform (Verb, base form)
Opslagsform: expect
Bøjninger
Verbum, datid (Verb, past tense): expected
Verbum, gerundium eller præsens participium (Verb, gerund or present participle): expecting
Verbum, 3. person ental nutid (Verb, 3rd person singular present): expects
Verbum, grundform (Verb, base form): expect
Verbum, nutid ikke 3. person ental (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): expect
Stavelser, Opdeling og Betoning
expect indeholder 2 stavelser: ex • pect
Fonetisk transkription: ik-ˈspekt
ex pect , ik ˈspekt (Den røde stavelse er trykbetonet)

Expect - Betydning og brugsfrekvens

Ordfrekvens- og betydningsindekset angiver, hvor ofte et ord optræder i et givet sprog. Jo mindre tallet er, jo oftere bruges ordet. De mest anvendte ord spænder typisk fra cirka 1 til 4000.
expect: 300 - 400 (Ekstremt Almindelig).
Dette vigtighedsindeks hjælper dig med at fokusere på de mest nyttige ord under din sprogindlæringsproces.
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